A needle inserted between the xiphoid process and 7th left intercostal cartilage for the purpose of pericardiocentesis passes through all the following structures EXCEPT: central tendon of diaphragm pleura fibrous pericardium serous pericardium In the chest wall The intercostal artery lies between the nerve and vein The intercostal artery is more superficial than the vein The neurovascular bundle lies between the external and internal intercostals All of the above The transverses muscle lies between the internal and external intercostals
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This procedure involves inserting a needle into the pericardial cavity to remove excess fluid. The needle would typically pass through the chest wall, including skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, and the parietal pleura before reaching the pericardium. Show more…
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